TULARE – Aberdeen Christian gave third-rated Hitchcock-Tulare a battle, but could not overcome the Patriots’ front line, falling in straight sets 25-16, 25-15 and 25-20 in non-conference volleyball action Tuesday night.

The loss snapped a three-match win streak for the Knights, who are now 6-4 on the season.

“I’m super proud of the girls sticking with (Hitchcock-Tulare),” said Christian coach Sara Powell. “HT is tough and has some really great hitters.”

The Patriot attack was led by Katelyn Schroeder, who had 11 of the team’s 35 total kills. Schroeder also finished with 19 digs and a service ace, while Ella Johnson notched six kills and three aces.

Christian got five kills apiece from Arianna Johnson and Jolie Fogarty. Fogarty also had eight digs, as did Sawyer Schwan. Alexis Isakson had 13 digs to lead the defensive effort for the Knights.

“Our errors really hurt us, but defensively, I’m proud of the girls,” Powell said.

The win boosted Hitchcock-Tulare to 12-0 on the season. The Patriots have dropped just one set in those 12 victories.

Christian will return to action Thursday, hosting Wolsey-Wessington at the Christian School Gym.

Serving: Aberdeen Christian (Arianna Johnson 1 ace, Payton Skarin 1 ace, Sawyer Schwan 1 ace); Hitchcock-Tulare 66-72 7 aces (Ella Johnson 13-16 3 aces, Katelyn Schroeder 18-19 1 ace).

Hitting: Aberdeen Christian (Johnson 5 kills, Jolie Fogarty 5 kills); Hitchcock-Tulare 76-96 25 kills (Schroeder 24-26 11 kills, Johnson 17-22 6 kills).

Setting: Aberdeen Christian (Schwan 14 assists); Hitchcock-Tulare 95-98 34 assists (Lila Jo Johnson 54-56 19 assists, Gracyn Bixler 31-31 13 assists).

Digs: Aberdeen Christian (Alexis Isakson 13, Fogarty 8, Schwan 8); Hitchcock-Tulare (Schroeder 19, Cambree Hoekman 16).

Blocks: Aberdeen Christian (Johnson 1 solo, Sophie Glynn 1 solo); Hitchcock-Tulare 10 assist (Isabel Gilbert 3).

Records: Aberdeen Christian 6-3; Hitchcock-Tulare 12-0.